Chess Puzzle #8KrL6 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook g2; pawns a2/b4/c3. Black: king h6; rook f8; pawns a7/b6/f2/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf2 — rook g2→f2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f8→f2, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king f1→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b6→b5. Opponent replies c4 (pawn c3→c4).
4. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, quiet move, rook endgame. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/p7/1p5k/6p1/1P6/2P5/P4pR1/5K2 w - - 0 42

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